Archives for March 2017

Spain: The Cookbook, written by Simone and Inés Ortega, features a massive collection of over a thousand recipes. Simone first wrote 1080 Recetas de Cocina over thirty years ago and it was published by her husband. Her daughter, Inés Ortega, updated and modernized the recipes to create this edition in English (it was first published in 2007 as 1080…

Biscoitos de Nata are little cream cookies from Brazil. They can be formed into a variety of shapes like twists, circles, fork-pressed rounds, piped wreaths, or into filled thumbprint cookies. In this version, the thumbprint-shaped cookies are filled with Doce de Leite (Dulce de Leche). Goiabada (guava paste) is another popular filling. Doce de Leite (Dulce…

Turkish Delights: Stunning Regional Recipes from the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, written by John Gregory-Smith, features an incredible assortment of over 100 dishes from throughout Turkey. Popular favorites such as Karides (Shrimp with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Butter), Revani (Semolina Lemon Cake), Granny’s Pilav, Taze Fasulye (Green Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil), and Şiş…

Four years of blogging and I am finally posting a fish recipe. I didn’t grow up eating much fish, so it has always intimidated me a bit. This Fish Suruwa from Fiji is perfect for those like me who don’t have a lot of experience working with fish. From beginning to end, the entire process…

Start the day on a great note with this Irish Porridge topped with a warm mixed berry compote. The porridge comes together easily, but it does take a bit of time on the stove. Steel-cut oats are simmered in water and cinnamon until tender, about 40 minutes. Heavy cream and milk are mixed in for…

Farm to Table Asian Secrets: Vegan & Vegetarian Full-Flavored Recipes for Every Season, written by Patricia Tanumihardja, features Asian flavors in a variety of seasonal lightened meals. I got a chance to meet Patricia a couple of years ago during one of her cooking demos and was so excited to discover that she was creating a new…

With St. Patrick’s Day in a few days, #SundaySupper is getting together to celebrate healthy green foods. Christie of A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures is hosting this week and I am sharing a recipe for Gambian Spinach with Peanut Sauce. This incredibly flavorful and healthy meal comes together quickly with only a handful of ingredients and a few minutes…

The Irish Crisp Sandwich, Crisp Sambo, is perfect for a quick and easy snack this St. Patrick’s Day. All you need are two slices of bread, some Irish butter (I have seen Kerrygold at most supermarkets lately), and potato chips (crisps). Mairéad of Irish American Mom and The Daily Spud both recommend using Tayto Cheese and Onion…

Yiddish Cuisine: Authentic and Delicious Jewish Recipes features the favorite everyday and special occasion recipes of delicatessen owner, Florence Kahn. Highlights include Potato and Onion Pierogis, Pumpkin and Hazelnut Strudel, Pastrami Sandwich, Herring in a Fur Coat, Hamantaschen, Blinis, and Poppy Seed Cheesecake. Florence Kahn opened her delicatessen shop in the Jewish District of Paris on the corner…

After a brief period of warmth, it seems winter has returned with a few extra chilly days. This Goguma Latte (고구마 라떼) is a perfect break from the cold. Sweet potatoes are steamed, then blended with milk and a little sugar. Top with frothed milk, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts for some extra warming flavor. If…